This is NOT a starter bee colony.No Queen is included with this mini bee pac. This listing is for those who have experience using apitherapy and are needing some bees to use for their treatments. THESE BEES STING. Do not purchase if you are allergic to bee stings Enclosed will be 10-12 worker honey bees. (a few extra will be included to allow for a few dying in transit) Shipped by Priority Mail These bees will die in a very short time in a mailbox that is exposed to the sun.Tracking # will be on ebay. Check tracking after they ship and go to usps.com to request text or email delivery notification updates. Expect 2-5 days transit by priority mail.You may choose Priority Mail Express for faster delivery.Disregard automatic emails from ebay saying anything about delivery estimates contrary to what is stated above.